How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Ajo, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Ajo, AZ is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Ajo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Ajo.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
66 m · 11 sec · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Goldwater Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Indian School Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 64th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 64th Street
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto Hohokam Expressway
750 ft · 14 sec · Hohokam Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street
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Turn right
42 mi · 54 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Taladro Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Ajo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
42 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Ajo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Ajo?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Scottsdale and 61.8 miles from Ajo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Ajo.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
City of Buckeye, Government Offices
City of Buckeye, City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Ajo. Straight-line distance: 96.36 mi (155.08 km).
#1 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ajo
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 32.3717200, -112.8607100 |
| Altitude | 536 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ajo (-112.86071, 32.37172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.27 | $46.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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